Dillman v. Reilly

The issue raised by this petition for a writ of habeas corpus is whether the petitioner was denied his right to a speedy trial when the superior court refused to set a trial date during the months of July or August because of the absence of a jury term during that period.

The petitioner’s contentions were answered in State v. Garman, 76 Wn.2d 637, 458 P.2d 292 (1969). The absence of a jury term during the months of July and August were held to be good cause and excused the state from bringing the accused to trial within 60 days after the filing of the information, as required by RCW 10.46.010.…